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Cutty Sark, up in flames

21.05.2007

News overnight that the Cutty Sark, a 137-year-old tea clipper, one of London's popular tourist attractions, had gone up in flames shocked many. After looking at the charred remains of that once beautiful ship, it was hard to imagine this icon being worth restoring. Therefore I was surprised this morning to see this quote from Chris Livett, the chairman of Cutty Sark Enterprises:

It will be the old ship. We are absolutely devoted to the ship and will be progressing with her conservation.

We are determined to put it back together.

I wonder though, what really is the value in restoring such historic treasures when I can only imagine it will end up being little more than a replica.

Another great example of this is the Mostar Bridge in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Destroyed during the Balkan war, it was entirely reconstructed and was reopened in 2004.

There are countless other examples through the ages. The Cutty Sark seems destined to be added to that list.

via The Herald

Posted by Peter 20:43 Archived in Tourist Sites

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Another example that springs to mind is Australia's "Craig's Hut", which was burned down earlier this year. Surprise, surprise, the locals vow to rebuild it.

21.05.2007 by dr.pepper

I actually remember visiting that thing... I don't mind the rebuilding part though. 90% of what we consider beautiful historical buildings etc. have been destroyed at one stage or another and rebuilt. In a 100 years some kids on a school trip looking at the CS will learn about the great fire of 2007 and how it took 10 years to rebuild and they'll think; "Man, when is this class ever gonna end" :)

22.05.2007 by Sam I Am

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